On this episode of Dave Does History, we delve into one of the most brutal episodes of World War II—the Malmedy Massacre, which occurred on December 17, 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge. Dave Bowman takes us through the chilling events when Joachim Peiper's Waffen-SS troops executed over 80 unarmed American soldiers at a crossroads near Malmedy, Belgium.

While the massacre should be etched in history, it remains largely overshadowed by other World War II narratives. We explore the horrors of that day, the aftermath of the massacre, and the troubling political decisions that led to the eventual release of those responsible.

This episode reflects on the harsh realities of war, the moral challenges of holding perpetrators accountable, and the lasting impact of forgetting such atrocities. Tune in for a deep dive into one of the most shocking war crimes of the conflict and the broader lessons it offers for today.